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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Bluefield State University

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Bluefield State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bluefield State University is located in Bluefield, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Bluefield State University.

Studying Online at Bluefield State University

Distance learning is available at Bluefield State University. Of 1,141 students, 310 (27%) studied exclusively online and 686 (60%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Bluefield State University

Rankings can help you compare Bluefield State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	West Virginia	#10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#13 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#213 of 340
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#324 of 336
Best Value	Nationwide	#771 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1168 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Bluefield State University

Graduates of Bluefield State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,729
2 years	$30,554

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Bluefield State University stands at $30,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Bluefield State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Bluefield State University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Bluefield State University

Among the 10 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Bluefield State University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Bluefield State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Bluefield State University, below the national average of 52%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Bluefield State University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Bluefield State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies	10

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Bluefield State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Coroners	$110,095
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,449
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.